Picture in your mind a pre war era British motorcycle and you would come up with something very much like this Sunbeam Model 9. The engine catches your eye first, but the entire machine wrapped around the 500cc single, plays the part well, right down to the "pedestrian slicer" on the front mudguard. This particular example, previously owned by motorcycle author Harry V. … [Read more...]
Pristine 1964 Triumph Bonneville T120R Needs Nothing
If a motorhead says British Invasion or Sounds of the 60s, it's not about music, it could more likely be about a Triumph Bonneville T120R and how it sounds when you kick it to life. This is the quintessential British motorbike, the one the Japanese tried to recreate with the Kawasaki W650. Somehow it just became the bike we all picture as emblematic of the era. The seller … [Read more...]
1969 BSA Rocket 3 A75R With Only 6233 Miles
It's hard to find fault with this 1969 BSA Rocket 3. Only 6233 original miles and in a condition that's ready to ride or show. The owner says it's been fitted with new tires, new paint on the gas tank and side covers and finished with hand pin striping. Updates include new Amal 626 carbs, headlight shell, stainless spokes, a new gold chain and cables along with a tune and … [Read more...]
1972 Norton Fastback Meticulously Restored and Upgraded
From the days of the original Norton girl ads comes this 1972 Norton Commando Fastback, completely restored and upgraded with a professionally rebuilt 1974 850 Mk. 2 engine in place of the original 750. If you want an absolute original, the upgraded engine disqualifies, but if you want a beautiful Norton restored to the highest standards, this is worth a serious look. The … [Read more...]
Absolutely Beautiful 1958 Ariel Square Four Resto Mod
This 1958 Ariel Square 4 restomod is one of the nicest looking examples to be offered for sale for quite some time. It was recently treated to a complete frame off restoration and the seller made some very nice upgrades though all of the original pieces go along with the sale. The Ariel Square 4 engine is interesting in itself. It's essentially two parallel twins set fore … [Read more...]